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The Acadia Loop Drive is a 27 mile circular route which twists and winds through the eastern park s various habitats. From forests, lakes and ponds to the rugged coast, this is a must for every visitor to Mount Desert Island.
Stop for lunch at Jordan Pond House and enjoy popovers , a Maine speciality, a cross between a souffle and a scone. If you re not too stuffed, take the circular walk around the lake and admire the rounded hills of the Bubbles in the distance.
Cadillac Mountain is one of the park s most spectacular high points. At 1,530 feet in height, it s not a giant-sized travel equipment shop mountain but it s a dramatic travel equipment shop climb to the top with spectacular views across Mount Desert Island from every twist and turn.
Seasoned hikers might opt for one of the longer routes starting at the Wildwood Stables. My partner Tony started from here (as I enjoyed a carriage ride), and followed a slightly sketchy path over The Triad before joining the Canon Trail and hitting the South Ridge approach to the summit.
Why not save the best to last? A wonderful trip is the evening drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain at sunset when there are stunning views as the sun drops over Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Isles.
There are also puffin cruises plus outdoor activities like sea kayaking and sailing. The Margaret Todd schooner makes daily trips around the bay, although the people we spoke with had mixed views about this experience.
Four legs are better than four wheels when it comes to these famous carriage roads. Taking a half day trip by horse and carriage is not only relaxing, you see parts of the park not open to gas-guzzling motor cars.
The carriage roads were the brainchild of John D. Rockefeller Junior, a rich philanthropist, who was worried about the impact of the motor car on the countryside. It s a brilliant adventure for those looking to escape their automobiles.
If you prefer two wheels to horse power, why not hire a bike and cycle along the carriage roads. It s a hugely popular way of getting around Acadia National Park. Bikes can be hired in Bar Harbor and can be taken on the shuttle buses.
Bass Harbor is one of the most famous lighthouses on the Maine coast guarding the entrance to Blue Hill Bay. This brilliant white structure set on a rocky mound flashes its distinctive beacon travel equipment shop every four seconds.
After your trip, head to nearby Bass Harbor with its authentic fishing village, lobster shacks and colourful buoys. travel equipment shop Its ferry also makes this a good jumping-off point for Swan s Island and Frenchboro.
Basic training is given, and you don t have to be super-fit to enjoy the experience. Tony s professional guide kept his group entertained with stories of the rich and famous who own the mansions lining the shoreline, including apparently the family behind Campbell s soup.
With the help of the wardens and their telescopes, we were lucky enough to see one of these super-speedy birds of prey jetting across the skyline. What a thrill to watch this bird whizzing along at 80 mph!
We spotted their lodge but never saw these elusive master-builders on the water. Your best bet is to go beaver watching at dawn or dusk. Beavers are nocturnal so don t generally come out during the daytime.
Why not combine this trip with a run out to Somesville, a small town with white clapboard houses which became the first permanent settlement on Mount Desert Island after Abraham Somes landed from Massachusetts in 1761.
With stunning scenery and so much to do, why not book your trip to Acadia? It s the perfect antidote to modern, fast-paced life with its sleepy, small towns, picturesque harbours and car-free carriage roads.
Idyllic Acadia National Park  has something for everyone. Just make sure you book ahead because it s popular with New Englanders. Its hotels and camp grounds travel equipment shop can be booked up months in advance during high season.
I d also recommend booking a self-catering cottage for a week. Bar Harbor Acadia Cottage Rentals provides a long list of properties catering for couples to larger family parties, designed for a variety of budgets.
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